What time is Prime Minister’s Questions on? How can I watch on TV and online?

What time is Prime Minister’s Questions on? How can I watch on TV and online?

Everything you need to know about the weekly political sparring session between Prime Minister Theresa May, leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn, Lib Dem Vince Cable and the rest of Parliament's MPs

Prime Minister’s Questions is a weekly event that takes place every Wednesday whilst the British parliament is in session. It sees the British Prime Minister accept questions from the Leader of the Opposition, other political leaders and MPs.

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What time is Prime Minister’s Questions?

PMQs as it’s often know takes place at 12 midday every Wednesday whilst Parliament is in session.

Can I watch it on TV?

Yes, Prime Minister’s Questions is usually broadcast live on the BBC News Channel, Sky News and BBC Parliament.

Usually the format sees the Prime Minister (Conservative leader Theresa May) taking questions from MPs on the most important political issues of the week. As Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn (leader of the Labour Party, the second biggest party in the House of Commons) is permitted to ask up to six questions of the Prime Minister. Other MPs are allowed to either pre-submit questions to the PM or attempt to get their question heard by standing up during the session and attracting the attention of the Speaker of the House, John Bercow.

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